The 2012 STEPS survey showed that Bahamians are getting bigger and heavier. The average BMI (body mass index) is 30.5 (males 29.9 and females 31.2). There are 79.6 percent (males 78.9, females 80.4) overweight and 49.2 percent (males 47.7, females 50.7) obese. Obesity increases one's [...]

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